AODA Counselor

AODA Counselor W3272 Wolf River Dr, Keshena, WI 54135 $42,432

• $61,131 a year
• Full-time $42,432
• $61,131 a year
• Full-time

MENOMINEE COUNTY/TOWN OF MENOMINEE

Position Title:

AODA Counselor Department:

Behavioral Health Unit Division/Section:

Menominee County Human Services Department Classification:

Exempt Supervisor:

Behavioral Health Manager Supervision Exercised:

None Position Summary:

The AODA Counselor will be responsible for providing individual, group, and family substance abuse education, treatment services, and intoxicated driver program facilitation. Counselors will be expected to engage clients in treatment and ensure that they are linked with community supports and receive wraparound services and impaired driving program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Orientates participants/ consumers, service providers, and community as the nature and goals of substance abuse services. Develop and initiate an individual plan of treatment/case plan with consumer and/or family participation that is best for the individual. Case/treatment plans are to be expressed in behavioral terms that provide measurable indices of performance, planned intervention, and mechanics of intervention. Evaluate the case/treatment plan on an ongoing basis making revisions as necessary or required with consumer and/ or family participation. Develop and initiate an individual plan of treatment/case plan with consumer and/or family participation that is best for the individual. Case/treatment plans are to be expressed in behavioral terms that provide measurable indices of performance, planned intervention, and mechanics of intervention. Evaluate the case/treatment plan on an ongoing basis making revisions as necessary or required with consumer and/ or family participation. Provide prevention services that will provide people with the resources necessary to confront stressful life conditions and avoid behaviors that could result in negative physical, psychological or social outcomes; activities designed to be implemented before the onset of problems as a means to prevent substance abuse or its detrimental effects from occurring. Conduct assessments, which include clinical findings, and diagnosis. Ability to perform IDP Assessments and driver safety courses (Intoxicated Driver Program) Ensure documentation of psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms of abuse and dependence, mental health disorders, and trauma, under DSM-V Encourage family involvement in local social, recreational, employment, and educational activities Other duties as assigned

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Reports/Records:

Develop and maintain efficient, timely, and accurate completion of required records, reports, and other necessary paperwork within specified time frames according to statutory rules, regulations, court duties as required, other controls affecting the agency, and present reports verbally and/or written, as requested.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand, bend, sit, kneel, reach, and stoop. Frequently climb flights of stairs; sit for a number of consecutive hours

Working Conditions:

Operate/drive a car; requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment. No limitations that would impair or restrict the ability to hear and understand communication or to communicate with others, comprehend oral or written instructions and read manuals, forms, and other documentation. No limitations that would impair or restrict the ability to make visual observations, i.e. nonverbal cues, possible hostile/confrontational situations, discrimination against different shades of color.

Other:

This position description is an illustration of the duties and responsibilities of this position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires an Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work, or its equivalent with additional advanced education in the Human Service/ Behavioral Science field and the ability to obtain a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training License within 30 days of employment C-SAC or SAC-IT certification Experience working in the AODA field and in providing AODA prevention/intervention services. Any equivalent combination of training, advanced education, and experience in AODA, which provided the required capabilities may be considered in lieu of direct job experience Direct experience working in the AODA/Behavioral Health field for one year. Direct teaching experience providing AODA education is preferred Must submit to and pass a pre-employee drug test.

BENEFITS

To see a summary of Menominee County's benefits, visit Menominee County's website at www.co.menominee.wi.us and click on the "Career Opportunities" tab appearing in the left margin of the home page

APPLICATION PROCESS

A complete application includes: Signed and completed Menominee County Employment Application (available in the Administrative Coordinator Assistant's Office or online at www.co.menominee.wi.us); Copy of college transcripts (official stamped copies due prior to starting date if offered the position); Copy of valid Wisconsin Driver's License and proof of vehicle insurance. Copy of current resume Applications that are incomplete or do not include the information described above will be screened out and will not proceed to the interview stage Please submit all required information in person to the Administrative Coordinator Assistant's office at the Menominee County Courthouse is located at W3269 Courthouse Lane in Keshena, Wisconsin. Alternatively, all of the required information can be mailed to:

Menominee County Courthouse Attn:

Human Resources P.O. Box 279 Keshena, WI 54135 Please call 715-799-3024 if you have any questions or need assistance. Menominee County is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$42,432.00

• $61,131.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Work Location:

In person